Homemade Hot Cocoa Serves 10 Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp salt 1 cup hot water 1/2 gallon milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 8 oz whipped cream *extra whipped cream or marshmallows to garnish Instructions: 1. In a med/large pot on the stovetop (med/high […]
Scarf Swap 2014
I’ve been hosting a scarf swap at the start of the Holiday season for about six years now. Last year I did a “snow” theme and this year I simply was inspired by a “red & gold” color scheme. The group of ladies is always different and each year I find myself taking a new […]
Having Babies: breastfeeding
It’s hard but it gets easier. It’s worth the time and effort. It’s okay if you decide differently for you and your baby. 1. Take a class! Especially with the first one. And insist your husband go along. My husband who was totally reticent to take any classes said the breastfeeding one was […]
Having Babies: bringing baby home
1. Don’t forget the soap. With Cashel I forgot to have soap and hand sanitizer on hand. You’ll be doing a lot with bodily fluids and soap is handy! Ben actually bought me a bouquet of soap before Camper was born. He headed to Bath & Body works and chose, on sale, a […]